5 Reasons Why You Should Remember to Eat More Berries


Updated 04/30/12 2:55 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Health Reasons to Eat Berries

Berry season is right around the corner, and if a big bowl of strawberries, blueberries, and blackberries didn't excite you before, maybe this news will: eating at least two servings of berries per week can help delay age-related memory loss in women. A recent Harvard study followed 16,010 women over the age of 70, finding those who ate berries slowed memory loss by almost three years. Read more

Could Changing Your Mood Be as Easy as Changing What You Eat?


Updated 11/24/11 2:10 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Foods That Make You Feel Better

We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: Turns out eating well won't just make you feel better in some abstract, "brown rice is healthy so I'll feel virtuous if I eat it" kind of a way. A diet that is specifically designed to reduce inflammation may boost your mood. Recently, inflammation has been implicated in nearly every physical woe, from blemishes to the biggies like Read more

Eat Right With Color — It's National Nutrition Month


Updated 03/03/11 7:23 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Why You Should Be Eating Colorful Foods

January is dedicated to New Year's resolutions. February is all about hearts. And March is National Nutrition Month — that's 31 days dedicated to cultivating sound eating habits. Created by the American Dietetic Association to help Americans improve their diets, the month comes during the time of year when people find their resolve for making healthy choices start to fade. This year's slogan, Read more

Phytonutrient-Packed Watermelon With Honey-Lime Mint Syrup


Updated 10/14/11 11:51 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Watermelon With Honey, Mint, and Lime Recipe

It's common knowledge to eat macronutrients like protein, fat, and carbohydrates, but many people skimp out on micronutrients, especially those that come from plants. Phytonutrients, or "plant-based" nutrients, consist of fruits and vegetables that make up the colors of the rainbow. By eating a variety of colors, you are providing your body with antioxidants and other nutrients that protect your Read more

7 Budget Beauty Tips For a Glowing Bride


Updated 03/16/12 3:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Cheap Wedding Beauty Tips

Kate Middleton looked beautiful on her wedding day, but did you know she pulled a savvy move and did her makeup herself? It's important to look your best on your wedding day, and looking good doesn't always have to cost an arm and a leg. Follow these simple tips from Dana LaRue, founder of The Broke-Ass Bride blog, to look as pretty as a princess on your big day without breaking the bank: Mall Read more

5 Things About Eggs


Updated 10/14/11 11:50 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

5 Reasons to Eat Easter Eggs

While it's a bit strange that a holiday associated with a bunny also includes eggs, it's one of the reasons I love Easter so much. Even if you don't have kids, dyeing eggs is a fun activity to do with friends — any excuse to be social is a good one! After the celebration is over I often see a lot of eggs going to waste, but instead of throwing them out why not keep them? Since hard boiled eggs Read more